Disaster Management: Planning, Response and Recovery

Author : Harry Jones

Subject : Disasters

ISBN :9781641162760

The serious disturbances that occur for a short period of time and cause extensive material, economic, human and environmental loss are termed as disasters. Natural and man-made disasters are the two primary

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Natural Hazards and Disaster Management

Author : Lily Hill

Subject : Disasters

A major adverse event that results from natural processes of the Earth is known as natural disaster. It includes volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other geological

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Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Author : Alfred Scott

Subject : Disasters

ISBN :9781641161091

Natural disasters are adverse events caused due to natural processes of the Earth. Disasters can be classified into different types depending on the area of occurrence, like geological disasters, volcanic

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Natural Hazards and Disasters: A Case Study Approach

Author : Nicola Feidan

Subject : Disasters

ISBN :9781641160407

Natural hazards are natural phenomena that have a destructive effect on the built and natural environment. These hazards can be categorized into geophysical or biological hazards. Geophysical hazards include

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Disaster Management: Risk Reduction, Response Strategy and Recovery

Author : Harry Jones

Subject : Disasters

ISBN :9781632399274

Disasters can lead to loss of human life, environmental or material loss. Whether a disaster is naturally caused or is man-made, it requires immediate attention and management. Disaster management mainly

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Disaster Risk and Management

Author : Alfred Scott

Subject : Disasters

ISBN :9781632397096

Disaster management tries to provide information about the types of disaster risks, how to respond and prepare for them. It includes sub-disciplines like disaster risk reduction, mitigation and preparedness.

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Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management

Author : Alfred Scott

Subject : Disasters

ISBN :9781632397218

Disaster management is a field which deals with minimizing the effects of disasters and casualties. It refers to planning and forming such methods that can help in predicting and controlling risks associated

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Natural Hazards and Disaster Management

Author : Lily Hill

Subject : Disasters

A major adverse event that results from natural processes of the Earth is known as natural disaster. It includes volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other geological

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